Thirumoolar Varmalogy Institute

Introduction

Varmalogy is a systematic study of vital points (varmams) on human body and
also on animal bodies. The vital points (varmams) are located on nerves, nerve
joints, bones, muscles, ligaments and internal organs. Right or wrong vibration
of the vital points (varmams) will either promote or impair health. Varmams are
rhythmically tuned by varma experts for curing various diseases like nerve
disorders, arthritis, back pain, diabetes, spinal problems and etc.

Varmalogy is connected with various disciplines like Siddha medicine, Yoga,
Therapeutic Massage, Astrology, Psychology, Sociology, Martial Arts and so on.

Varmalogy is an indigenous Indian art. The original texts about varmalogy are
found in Tamil and Malayalam languages in palm leaves and in paper manuscripts.
The varmalogy manuscripts are available in more than eighty different titles.
Some of you might have known the words Varmam (in Tamil) and Marmam (in
Malayalam). Since there is no equivalent English term for the study of varmam,
varmalogy is our coinage.